Wales vs Scotland Preview & Prediction | 2024 Six Nations Championship

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THE FACTS

When is Wales vs Scotland on and what time does it start? Wales vs Scotland will take place on Saturday 3rd February, 2024 – 16:45 (UK)

Where is Wales vs Scotland taking place? Wales vs Scotland will take place at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales

Where can I get tickets for Wales vs Scotland? Ticket information for Wales vs Scotland can be found on each nation’s official website

What channel is Wales vs Scotland on in the UK? Television coverage is shared between BBC and ITV so it is worth checking their schedules for Wales vs Scotland

Where can I stream Wales vs Scotland in the UK? If televised live on BBC, Wales vs Scotland can be streamed live on iPlayer, while ITVX is the place to go if the match is on ITV

THE LOWDOWN

WALES

• Wales crashed out of the Rugby World Cup with a poor display against Argentina which was a huge disappointment having gone through the pool phase with a 100% record.
• The Welsh hammered Australia during that run to the quarter-final but big improvements are needed if they are to get this campaign off to a positive start.

SCOTLAND

• Scotland failed to advance out of a tough group at the RWC with defeat to Ireland in their final contest sealing their fate but they will not be too deterred by that effort.
• With three wins from their five matches in last year’s Six Nations, there is a lot to like about this side and they will be eyeing further progression this time around.

THE TEAM NEWS

WALES

Starting 15: Cameron Winnett, Josh Adams, Owen Watkin, Nick Tompkins, Rio Dyer, Sam Costelow, Gareth Davies, Corey Domachowski, Ryan Elias, Leon Brown, Adam Beard, Dafydd Jenkins, James Botham, Tommy Reffell, Aaron Wainwright

Replacements: Elliot Dee, Kemsley Mathias, Keiron Assiratti, Teddy Williams, Alex Mann, Tomos Williams, Ioan Lloyd, Mason Grady

SCOTLAND

Starting 15: Kyle Rowe, Kyle Steyn, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell, Ben White, Pierre Schoeman, George Turner, Zander Fagerson, Richie Gray, Scott Cummings, Luke Crosbie, Jamie Ritchie, Matt Fagerson

Replacements: Ewan Ashman, Alec Hepburn, Elliot Millar-Mills, Sam Skinner, Jack Dempsey, George Horne, Ben Healy, Cameron Redpath

THE PREDICTION

Wales and Scotland will both be eyeing the victory in their opening game of the Six Nations but it is the away side that are likely to be the more confident of the two. Wales are still trying to find their identity and appear to be in transition with new faces coming into the squad. For Scotland, they have made big strides over the past few years and having hammered Wales in last year’s competition, they can get off to a good start here by claiming the victory.

TIP: Scotland to win